Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Administrative Office - Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
Provides financial assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers who are interested in purchasing an existing or newly constructed home in the City of Pittsburgh.
Eligibility: Please refer to the eligibility website for income eligibility requirements.

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Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
(412) 255-6574
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (412) 255-6574
  • (412) 255-6600
  • (412) 255-6617 - Fax
Email Address: nlopez@ura.org
Fee Amounts: First-time homeowners under 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) can receive up to $7,500 for down payment and closing cost assistance in the form of a 0% interest, 5-year deferred loan.*

First-time homeowners between 80% of AMI and 115% of AMI can receive up to $5,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance in the form of a 0% interest, 10-year deferred loan.*

No payments are made during the term of the loan if residency requirements are met.
Intake Procedure: Submit completed applications online or via mail. Call for additional details.

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Intake Requirements: Mortgage Application
Sales Agreement
Loan Estimate & Uniform Residential Lending App Form ‘1003’
Federal Tax Returns for Most Recent Three (3) Years (only if first‐time home
buyer)
Homebuyer Education Workshop Completion Certificate (only if first‐time home
buyer)
Needs Assessment Form
Acknowledgement of Asset Limitations
First two pages of Appraisal
Verification of Employment
Ethics Opinion/Opinion to Counsel letter if applicable
Geographical Area: Pittsburgh
Helpful Tips: This process must be completed at the end of the home buying process
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Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Administrative Office - Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
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